The Hockaday School

The Hockaday School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
11600 Welch Rd,  Dallas, TX
4.3
4.4
1,110 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1460
Average ACT Score
33
Average GPA
3.66
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$38,082

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.66
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
128
Full Time Teachers
119
Part Time Teachers
9
College Prep
Average SAT
1460
Math
730
Verbal
730
Average ACT
33
Math
31
English
34
Reading
34
Science
32
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
100%
White
48.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
20.5%
Two or more races
15.5%
Hispanic
7.9%
Black
7.4%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#1 Best All Girls Schools in Texas
#3 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Texas
#6 Best Private HS in Texas
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Texas - Austin 187 Students
University of Southern California 111 Students
Rice University 106 Students
Vanderbilt University 104 Students
Columbia University 92 Students
Yale University 90 Students
Duke University 89 Students
Stanford University 87 Students
Southern Methodist University 83 Students
University of Pennsylvania 82 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 105 Students
Biology 93 Students
Psychology 84 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 71 Students
Economics 60 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 52 Students
Political Science and Government 45 Students
Pre-Law Studies 35 Students
Computer Science 33 Students
Finance 31 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 136 Reviews
4.0 Alum
9/2/2024
I had a mostly good experience. The best parts would probably be the friends I made and the teachers. The worst parts would probably be how clique-y Hday can be and the microaggressions that minorities still have to face.
5.0 Alum
12/26/2023
I enjoyed my time at Hockaday so much. The teachers were so incredibly passionate about us actually understanding content. One thing I will say is that I wish life skills were emphasized in the curriculum
5.0 Parent
9/26/2023
The confidence that I've seen blossom in my daughter has been life-changing! Hockaday teachers care about their students and the small classes are helpful. We have found some amazing friends in the Hockaday community. We love our school.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 17 Reviews
5.0 other
9/17/2018
My time at Hockaday was superlative. It prepared me well for life’s challenges.
5.0 other
6/16/2018
Five stars do not express how amazing this school really was. It was fun and enjoyable! Great school
3.0 other
11/25/2016
I went to Hockaday for eight years. There is a beautiful campus, good education, and usually pretty good teachers. However, the workload and stress amount is insane. In eighth grade, I was consistently up until one in the morning trying to finish my homework. That is ridiculous for a thirteen-year-o...
3.0 student
12/20/2014
Everybody at this school is very self-centered and competitive. If you want to go the all-girls route, it is arguably the best school in the nation in terms of academic and athletic programs. Compared to Greenhill and public schools in Plano, the fine arts department is lacking. However, the school...

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